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5 Steps to Lower Heating Costs this Winter With heating costs on the rise, homeowners might consider installing a new gas furnace, getting on a budget plan with the utility company and even requesting a home energy audit. Other steps might include weatherizing the home and installing a programmable thermostat. But, by far the biggest savings are realized when a new, high efficiency gas furnace is installed.

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How much is it for heating air conditioning?

Hi my electricity provider charges 6 kwH How much is it costing me to turn my air conditioning (normal air conditioning unit like most that came wi...

What is best material and best way to hang heating/air conditioning ducts in attic of home?

Noticed that the air conditioning duct work has been torn, punctured by nails in attic. What is best materials/application to prevent this from happen...

How much will it cost for fixing the heating and air conditioning?

My church needs their heating and air conditioning system improved upon. How will it cost for a new systm or a repair. An estimate at least.

Wall heating and air conditioning unit leaking water, How can I fix this?

I have a wall unit heating and air conditioning unit that is leaking water onto the carpet. I am assuming something is clogged. What do I do to fix it...

Do you know anyone who uses a geothermal heat pump for their home heating and air conditioning?

Also known as geoexchange heat pump or ground source heat pump. How much did it cost them, and how well does it work for them? Do they ever have t...

How much is air conditioning heating for you?

Hi my electricity provider charges 12kwH How much is it costing you to turn my air conditioning (normal air conditioning unit like most that came w...

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Heat Pumps

 

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What kind of electric bills will heating/ cooling a place in new jersey if your using heat pumps?

thinking about renting a place until i save a little money. read a review that says the apartment is heated/ cooled with heat pumps. i don;t know wh...

What can we do about our homes over sized heat pumps?

The heat pumps in our home are oversized. They cycle on and off too often. The house is cold and clammy. We have 6 tons of cooling but by my calcul...

Do you know a way to calculate the savings when comparing heat pumps?

I've heard heat pumps usually last about 15-20 years and mine is now 16 years old, but running fine. In an attempt to be proactive and environment...

Any info on the best brand of heat pumps?

I am looking for a rating or maintenance history for the various manufacturers of heat pumps (not geothermal). I've checked Consumer Reports and ...

I need a new air conditioner and furnace. Are the new heat pumps really better?

I live in Indianapolis and remember how bad heat pumps were in the 70's and 80's. Thanks for your help. I want to thank all of you for your in...

Looking for examples of ground source heat pumps used for commercial buildings. Any thoughts?

I'm looking for examples of ground source heat pumps being used to heat/cool large buildings, that is, something a bit bigger than an ordinary hou...

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Air Conditioners

 

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Air Conditioners?

I have bought air conditioners to go in the bedrooms of a house I just purchased. On the home inspection it states that we have 120 VAC Branch Circuts...

How do air conditioners produce so much water?

I have one of those large single-room air conditioners because my air conditioner system just doesn't cut it, and it's linked to the outside b...

How do stand up air conditioners work?

From what I understand about air conditioners/refrigeration units (including refrigerators/freezers) is they all exhaust heat someplace. So where do s...

Do window air conditioners have to have contact with the outside?

Do window installation air conditioners have to have access to the outside? In other words, could I set one on a table and have it operate normally? I...

How well do window air conditioners work?

How well do the air conditioners that you put in your window work? Do they get the room really cold, or just a little cold? Are they worth getting? My...

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Rheem

 

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Does anyone know where I can find the right heating element for a Rheem model 815v-400 electric water heater?

I can't find anything on Rheem's website and even google searching comes up empty handed. Anyone know which element this thing uses? Its a sma...

What size is my Rheem Model #REAB1410BHS central unit?

Rheem central air unit serial #TM11899460. Is it a 2 ton or 2.5?

What is a better HVAC unit Rheem or Trane?

I have a chove betweem installing a Rheem or a Trane HVAC unit for my home. 3.5 ton heat pump. What is the better choice ?- price is approx. the s...

Rheem Furnace Is Blowing Cold Air Constantly?

My Rheem gas heating furnace in my attic has started to exhibit a problem. I came home to find it blowing cold air constantly. I opened up the furna...

How long can I expect my Rheem heat pump/air conditioner to last for my home?

This is a two-part question: 1) I don't know the first thing about air conditioning units, but a friend of mine told me residential air conditione...

Is a Rheem multistage "Contour" furnace worth the $1000 extra it will cost me over their 2 stage model?

Both model offer approx. the same heating efficiency (about 92 to 94%). The contour also offers a variable speed DC blower instead of the AC blower th...

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Air Conditioning Repair

 

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If you knew about an air conditioning repair company in NJ that was cheap and reliable would you use them?

Browns Heating & Cooling was the best experience for a NJ AC repair company I've ever had. They came to help last week, after I was referred to t...

How much should a BMW 328i air conditioning repair job cost?

I have a '99 328i (4dr - e46 model) and I'm hearing a jackhammer-like sound when i turn on the AC. I think the compressor piston is about to ...

Anyone know of a good, yet reasonably priced air-conditioning repair service in Dallas?

I think my AC unit is shot. I suspect the repair to be major, so cost is pretty important to me. Can anyone recommend a dependable repairman or repair...

Ford Focus Air conditioning repair diagrams?

I'm looking for a step by step diagram on how to replace an evaporator in the air conditioning in a 2000 Ford Focus? Does anyone know where I coul...

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Central Air Conditioning

 

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what causes a central air conditioning unit to freeze up?

I have a central air conditioning unit that is probably 12 years old or so.I recently had a situation where my central air would run constantly withou...

How can I get our central air conditioning to distribute air evenly? Bedroom bakes in early hours.?

We have central air conditioning in our house (2000 sq/ft between 1st and 2nd stories, 1000 sq ft basement, located in Colorado). The air feels reaso...

How much should a replacement central air conditioning unit cost in the DC area?

We have a 14-year old central air conditioning unit that is leaking refrigerant, making the coils freeze up. Our HVAC service company has quoted us $3...

Does central air conditioning need to be charged before it starts cooling?

I have central air in my new construction condo and while the heating works fine, I recently flipped the fuse switch that powers the air conditioning....

Is there a solution to fixing a water leak from a central air conditioning unit?

My central air conditioning unit in the basement is leaking water, is there a way I can fix it without calling for service?

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Gas Furnace

 

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Gas Furnace?

I'm having a promblem with my gas furnace. It wants to come on but all I get is a steady humm from the unit . The motor is working that runs the r...

I have a natural gas furnace but I want to use electric heat?

What is better for the environment? I have a natural gas furnace, but in my area all of our electricity comes from hydro dams. So would I be better ...

Why is my natural gas furnace making buzzing sounds?

I have a natural gas furnace and noticed that on an intermittent basis it makes a buzzing sound. At first the buzzing sound didn't happen that of...

How do you install a gas furnace?

Is it as simple as hooking up the gas and electric to the furnace and then hooking up the ducts and vent? Am I missing something? I am trying to decid...

my gas furnace hums but will not stay running is it the transformer everything else is trying to work?

My gas furnace will turn on to run for a few minutes then shut off the motor will hum like it wants to start but then cut off could lse it be the tran...

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Dehumidifier

 

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dehumidifier?

I'm thinking of buying a dehumidifier,what brand is the best? thanks

Dehumidifier during the winter months, do I need to run it in my basement?

I live in the NorthEast of the United States. During the summer I run my dehumidifier in my basement 24/7 and I have to empty it twice a day. As the...

I need to buy a Dehumidifier for my home in New England, any recommendations?

I recently moved to New England and have a house outside of Boston. The basement is dry, but you can definetly feel the humidity especially on those ...

how much water does a dehumidifier extract from a house per day?

i recently discovered a long term leak under my bath and found the floor and wall to be soaked. It has been like it for months and became apparent bec...

When using a dehumidifier, do you close all windows in your house?

My friends apartment had a really bad leak and everything is soaked. So she took the big items outside (its 86 degress and very windy). And inside the...

What is a good setting for a dehumidifier in summer?

My dehumidifier is in my basement. I have it set to 50% What should it be set to? I live in a very humid area.

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